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Summary
Accomplished Pastry Chef and Cake Decorator with a proven track record at Rockwell's Bakery, enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative designs and exceptional quality. Expert in recipe development and food safety, with strong communication skills. Increased bakery sales with creative and customized cake designs, demonstrating precise hand-eye coordination and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Cake Decorator
Higo Bakery
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted customers with selecting suitable cake designs based on their preferences, demonstrating excellent listening skills and attention to detail.
- Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to cakes orders
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to strict food safety guidelines and ensuring overall quality control.
- Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools, and countertops.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Determined baking times for various items.
- Executed detailed and themed cake decorations to match specific needs of each event.
- Ensured all decorated cakes met bakery's high standards for both appearance and taste.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Line Cook
House of Fortune Vegan Cuisine
02.2018 - Current
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
Pastry Chef/Cake Decorator
Rockwell's Bakery, Cafe,Bar
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Implemented efficient production techniques, reducing waste and improving overall pastry quality.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Optimized ingredient usage by incorporating seasonality into recipe planning which not only improved freshness but also reduced costs.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
- Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
- Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
- Replenished bakery items in display cases.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Lead Cake Decorator
Beverly Best Bakery
06.2011 - 03.2020
- Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools, and countertops.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by designing and executing visually appealing customized cake orders.
- Improved bakery sales by creating innovative cake designs for holidays and special events.
- Adapted quickly to new tools or technology used in cake decoration processes, staying current with industry advancements and trends.
- Executed detailed and themed cake decorations to match specific needs of each event.
- Managed inventory of decorating supplies, preventing shortages during peak seasons.
- Enhanced visual appeal of baked goods by applying intricate icing designs.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Revamped existing cake design offerings to incorporate modern trends while preserving classic options that remained popular among customers. work with fondant, gum past, flowers wedding cakes, fondant, 3D sculptures, Drawings, cutouts, custom cookies, 3D Toppers, airbrushing, color matching and drawings..Use of all kitchen tools, ovens, mixers,
Education
Culinary Arts Pastry
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA01-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach01-1994
Skills
- Food handling safety
- Precise Hand-eye coordination
- Custom cake consultations
- Food safety
- Stock rotation
- Food production
- Strong communication skills
- Quality control
- Baking and broiling skills
Languages
Spanish
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pastry Chef/Cake Decorator
Rockwell's Bakery, Cafe,Bar
01.2024 - 11.2024
Cake Decorator
Higo Bakery
05.2021 - Current
Line Cook
House of Fortune Vegan Cuisine
02.2018 - Current
Lead Cake Decorator
Beverly Best Bakery
06.2011 - 03.2020
Culinary Arts Pastry
Mt. San Antonio College
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
California State University, Long Beach
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